the rest, only noise

Chapter 403 I'm Sorry, Brother

The Knicks used all kinds of defensive tactics against Jordan, pressing, putting pressure, releasing three-pointers, and pinching inside, but none of them could prevent him from scoring 20 points in a single quarter.

In midfield, the Blazers led the Knicks by 59 points 54 to 5.

Jordan blew up the Knicks' defense, but didn't lead by much.

Seeing Jordan's performance in the second quarter, Louie would naturally use his and Curry's series of sudden bursts to crush opponents.

Where is the gap?Obviously, those waves of Curry are accompanied by the three-point bombs of the Warriors.

On the Blazers side, there are only Jordan's solo dances.

This is the difference between the strength of the whole team and the strength of one person.

A team can destroy the opponent, a person can only build an advantage, and sometimes it is difficult to even win points.

Because the Knicks were not intimidated by Jordan, they should play or play as they should.

According to the usual practice, Louis will be interviewed by reporters before returning to the locker room.

This can be regarded as a bad habit in the NBA. What audience wants to listen to the head coach nagging at halftime?Can't you be more realistic and just give the camera to the cheerleaders?
Since the game was not broadcast live across the United States, the media that arranged the interview was local to Portland.

Since it is a local media, the questions raised will naturally dig holes for the opponent.

"Did you guys ever try to stop Michael with aggressive defense before the game?"

If Louie answered in the affirmative, even if it wasn't a direct acknowledgment of "yes," they would misinterpret it.

"No, there is no need." Louis responded "sincerely" to the reporter, "Michael is not worthy of us."

Whether he did it on purpose or not, these words did break the questioner's defenses.

"But Michael scored 20 points in a single quarter in the second quarter."

"Ha ha."

"Little Lu?"

"Do you really want me to say this? In fact, this is normal. Michael is one of the best offensive players in the league. Our defense against him has always been like this. Let him score and let him play alone. We only need to defend his teammates."

Louie wraps up the interview before the reporter in Portland loses his temper.

If they "know how to play," they should have relayed this to Jordan to fuel his anger.

Louis himself doesn't care about being played by the opponent as a masterpiece of his career. The regular season is a training ground. They have too many newcomers. Even Ewing and others are only sophomores.

The most mature-looking Stockton is a junior.

Back in the locker room, Louis praised everyone's performance.

"We've had some tough situations. Michael is probably the best offensive player in the league. He's going to keep attacking in the second half. We probably don't have anyone against him."

When Louis said that, Benjamin Wilson's eyebrows trembled, and he might not agree.

In the first half, Jordan had 28 points, 6 rebounds and 3 assists, and Wilson had 10 points, 5 rebounds and 1 assist. Even if you only look at the shooting percentage, there is an all-round gap between them.

Through the first half of the game, Louie felt that maybe it was wrong to put Wilson on Jordan.

Wilson only has the advantage of static talents over Jordan, but these talents, under the premise of being unable to keep up with Jordan's offense, can't be used very well.

Jordan's breakthrough with the ball and the speed of his actions can often complete the offense before Wilson's defense arrives.

Even in the face of multiple teams, he can still find a shot in the crowd.

He is a freak. If Harden puts all his aura on how to make fouls, then Jordan puts all his aura into his innate competitive heart. Watching him attack is completely natural. What he feels is not aura, but a surprise with some unexpected surprises.

And Jordan did that, you will never be surprised, your first feeling must be fear.

Especially when you are on the opposite side of him.

"In the second half, we pitted Dell against MJ." Louie laughed, "I know it's cruel to Dell, but you all know that I had high hopes for Benj, but it's too early for him to face Michael now."

"Coach, I'm fine." Wilson said out loud.

"No, it's my fault for letting you face Michael early." Louis decided to withdraw the original matchup. "From now on, you're going to face Drexler. In terms of offense, he's only [-]% of MJ's level at best, but he still shouldn't be underestimated."

Wilson looked serious: "Coach, I want to face MJ."

"Do you know what you're talking about?" Louie asked.

Wilson has the same instincts as Jordan, although he's not quite as good at the moment.

But this unique fighting spirit is what distinguishes Garnett and Duncan, Tracy McGrady and Kobe, Drexler and Jordan.

Louie said that Benj played McGrady with Garnett's emotions.However, this does not mean that some of his tendencies are similar to Garnett.No, Garnett's most criticized point is the moment of life and death, when white in and red out, his emotions can't make him tap the button in his body, making him a killer to end the game.And Duncan can, you can trust Duncan at that time, Garnett can do everything but that.

"If you're going to continue to match up with MJ, I'm going to have to back up Dale, and then put another [-] against Drexler, and those two things are one and the same thing, and I need you to tell me again." Louie stared at Wilson. "Are you serious?"

Wilson has no certainty of winning, but his determination to match up with Jordan is firm: "Escape is not my style."

"Okay, it looks like we have to adjust our starting lineup for the second half."

Fortunately, Louie has enough control over the team, which means he can adjust the lineup at will.

Ellis obeys the arrangement unconditionally.

Wilson took the second position in the second half. As for the third position, Louis found Rodman, who played well in the first half, from the bench.

Rodman couldn't believe it when he heard that he was going to start in the second half.

He pointed to himself.

"Yes, just you, Dennis, is there a problem?" Louis asked.

"No." Rodman shook his head shyly, "No!"

The Blazers are determined to continue Jordan's state tonight.

In the second half, Jordan continued to play the No. [-] position, Drexler played the No. [-] position, McDaniel played the No. [-] position, Nance played the No. [-] position, and rookie Kevin Duckworth (Kevin Duckworth C) played the No. [-] position.

Duckworth was a big addition to the Blazers scouting team this summer, and he was drafted by the San Antonio Spurs.

However, the Spurs have always had the virtue of being selfless and helpful. They sent the Knicks Mario Elli and Tyrone Corbin last season. This Duckworth is their latest achievement in helping others.

To get this person, the Blazers paid $30.

Although the Spurs scouting team is blood mother C, but the management is not a good person, they sent away the insiders who averaged 30+18 per game in the future for $8.

Of course, they didn't open their eyes and didn't know the development of players, but the same thing happened to them one after another, which made people have to think deeply.

You know, a few years ago they traded George Gervin, No. 1 in team history, to Chicago for money.

Even the Houston Rockets can't do such a disgusting thing.

Olajuwon was traded because the two sides could not agree on a price, so the former requested a deal.The Spurs wanted to persuade Gervin to give up his high salary to no avail, and sent him away in anger.

Probably every draft team has to sacrifice the integrity of the management before hitting the big luck.

In the second half, the Knicks' starter was right up against the Blazers.

Louie was a little worried about one point.

Rodman ran into Xavier McDaniel.

The current Rodman is like a good student who is reserved and unwilling to cause trouble. Can he perform normally when he meets McDaniel, the devil incarnation?
At the beginning of the second half, Wilson ran an Exchange Ricky (high dynamic attack), which is Ellis's forte. Now he plays the second position, which is just used to test his running position and catch and shoot skills.

Ewing's screen was too good, Jordan was hung up, and Wilson threw a three-pointer as soon as he caught the ball.

The shot was quick, and the Blazers couldn't switch defenses in time.

"Shh!"

"Benj is indeed worthy of great responsibility." Tomjanovich praised him, "Although he is not Michael's opponent at this stage, he is not afraid of Michael at all."

Louis is not as optimistic as he is. Sometimes, the fearlessness that fails to correctly identify the gap is not necessarily a good thing.

57 is better than 59
Anyway, Wilson found a way to counter Jordan.

He has already recognized the reality. With his current physical confrontation, if he wants to hold the ball and be tough with Jordan, it is a dead end.

However, the mature N.UCLA system of Ewing, McHale and the Knicks can help him develop his strengths and avoid weaknesses.

Therefore, Wilson played better offensively in the second half than in the first half.

When the touch comes, he can replace Ellis' role.

It was Rodman who made Louis very worried.

McDaniel knew for sure that he was a rookie, domineering and domineering, spouting obscene trash talk almost every round, making rude and brutal confrontation moves.

Rodman acted like an angry little woman, submissive, not daring to confront him head-on.

The scene that made Louis unbearable happened in the middle of the third quarter.

Rodman continued to grab offensive rebounds from jumping points, and after grabbing them, he made another strong move. In the process, his elbow hit McDaniel's cheek, but he didn't notice this, and he completed the tip-up.

McDaniel was furious, stepped forward and pushed him down, and shouted angrily: "I'm going to fuck you tonight, you! #￥!@# nigger!"

Ewing and McHale just wanted to break up a fight, but Rodman, who was pushed to the ground, not only lost his temper, but also let Louie, who was near the sideline, hear him apologize to McDaniel: "I'm sorry, brother (Sorry Sir)⑴."

⑴I know the correct translation is sorry sir.But what I imagined was that Rodman said this in a tone that was so cowardly.So "I'm sorry, brother" is closer to the state I want to describe.

(End of this chapter)